First of all, our audience comprised the minister, local government and a variety of attendees: scientists, journalists, environmentalists, etc. Because of it, our team made sure that all members attired appropriate and color-coordinated suits. We knew that it would help us favorably impress our audience. The theme of our presentation was forest scenes, which is very relevant to our topic.
Secondly, our group did not take part in the Q&A session evenly. Johnson contributed most whereas others just answered one question or elaborated more for answers of other teammates. That led to groupthink, which is a seriously bad situation preventing group members’ creativity.
Moreover, I think our group did a good job in our oral presentation. Transitions between each member were smooth. The content was also delivered to audience, but we did explain and give more details besides what were in the slides.
Individual reflection
Firstly, I want to reflect on my verbal skills. I carefully prepared my own script and rehearse several times before the presentation. Hence, when seeing the video, I believe I made some improvements. I tried to think of other ways to depict my slides, which allow me to keep my speech coherent and less rely on the index card.
But my voice was not loud enough to enable me to make impression on people. I endeavored to use tone to make my speech more attractive. But it seems that I did not try my best as the emphasis did not contribute much to my presentation.
Secondly, I think my gesture and posture improved compared to my previous presentation. To maintain a good eye contact with, I divided the room into three to four parts. For each sentence, I looked at one group and switch to another group once finishing an idea.
There were still brief pauses during my speech, which made my presentation less attractive.
Some minor slide sequencing mishaps might have been avoided if I and Johnson rehearsed together. Although those did not spoil our presentation, it gave a bad impression to the audience.
Last of all, I did not actively take part in the Q&A session. There was only one question that I elaborated on Johnson’s answer. Therefore, it resulted in a very seriously problem, groupthink. I must admit that, I less and less attempted to answer questions as it was going to the end of our group oral presentation.
I was a little hesitant at the end of my part. So I need to practice more before any presentation.
